An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include: Added smoke effect to the Scrooge McCrocket Fixed prediction error when crouch jumping (community fix from ficool2) Updated the Snow Dome Unusual effect to decrease brightness and opacity of the glass and floor textures Updated the Festive Fleece to fix LOD issues Updated the Puncher's Polar Puffer to fix some skinning issues Updated The Conscientious Objector to fix missing material parameters (community fix from Lindon) Updated koth_winter_ridge to fix a collision error with projectiles on the dead tree at mid Updated 2koth_abbeyFixed small gaps in doorways outside of spawn Updated tall crates to add nobuild triggers and make it more obvious they cannot be stood on Updated clipping in the river Fixed Snipers wearing the Razorback being immune to freezingView the full article
Cyberpunk 2077 has enshrined itself among the most celebrated open-world RPGs, and while Grand Theft Auto 6 will be more action-oriented, it's almost assuredly going to be one of the most ambitious open worlds ever rendered. Combine these monoliths, though, and you might get an approximation of what to expect from developer Neon Giant's next game, No Law, which was unveiled during The Game Awards 2025. View the full article
The Steam Winter ***** 2025 is coming soon to spice up the festive ******* if you game on PC, and there will be plenty of fantastic offers. The Steam Winter ***** 2025 will be the last major ***** to take place in this calendar year. You can expect to find deals for older titles and games that have been released earlier this year. This guide will help you stay on track with the upcoming ***** so that you can open your wallets the instant it goes live. Table of contentsSteam Winter ***** 2025 release countdownWhat to expect from the Steam Winter ***** 2025Steam Winter ***** 2025 release countdown The Steam Winter ***** 2025 will go live on Dec. 18 (Dec. 19 in some regions) worldwide. The dates have been known from the very beginning of the year, when Steam announced the launch date for all the sales planned for 2025. The following countdown will expire once the Winter ***** goes live this year. [hurrytimer id="1155833"][hurrytimer id="1155833"] The countdown is based on the following timings. 10am PT12pm CT1pm ET6pm UTC7pm CET The countdown is based on the time shown on SteamDB. It's also the usual schedule that Steam follows for all its major sales. The Steam Winter ***** 2025 will go live worldwide at the same time, so expect to see some downtime. The ***** can also take a few extra minutes to load the offers for you in your region. What to expect from the Steam Winter ***** 2025 The Steam Winter ***** 2025 is expected to overlap with the Christmas and New Year holidays, and you can expect to find some massive deals. Since this is the last major ***** event of the year, it will have the highest chances of games released in 2025 to get a discount. The discounts typically tend to be higher for slightly older games, but there are always some fantastic deals to enjoy. The deals will be showcased across different genres and price ranges to make it easier for you to find something that interests you and also fits into your budget. We will have a list of the best deals for you once the ***** goes live on the aforementioned date and time. The post Steam Winter ***** 2025 release countdown: Exact date and time appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Call of Duty grinders, the wait for competitive play is just a bit longer, but it's well on the way. Ranked Play in ****** Ops 7 is not available at launch, but it's coming before you know it. When it arrives, multiplayer gamers will have all sorts of ranks and rewards to earn as they level up and climb the competitive ladder. Here's everything we know about Ranked Play in BO7, including when to expect it. When is BO7 Ranked Play coming out? Image via Activision According to Treyarch and Activision, Ranked Play will be available as part of season two of BO7. The start date for season two is not official yet, but according to the season one battle pass's in-game countdown timer, it should be on Feb. 5, 2026. CoD seasons last about two months long, and season one began on Dec. 4, 2025. While Feb. 5 is not set in stone, it's a likely date alongside Feb. 12 or even Feb. 19 depending on if it gets delayed or not (which is, unfortunately, always a possibility). When this season is live, Ranked Play will be live along with it. Season two will also bring everything that CoD players expect from seasonal drops, like new weapons, new maps, new Zombies experiences, new Warzone modes, and even updates for the PvE Endgame activity. But Ranked Play is where the hardcore players will be looking to flex. More about Ranked Play will be revealed in January 2026, but for now, players can expect more of the same when it comes to Ranked that was seen in previous titles like ****** Ops 6 and Modern Warfare III, including: Multiple ranks and skill divisions to grind throughCall of Duty League-inspired ruleset, modes, and mapsExclusive rewards like camos and player cards every seasonPlus more Stay tuned for more official info from Activision some time after the holiday season on when to expect season two of BO7 and everything that will be included within it. The post When is ****** Ops 7 Ranked Play coming out? appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Bungie’s delayed extraction shooter revival, Marathon, has re-emerged with an early 2026 launch window and a $39.99 price point. The studio behind Halo and Destiny announced narrowed release plans for its next game as part of a new “Vision of Marathon” ViDoc upload to its YouTube channel today. It puts a lens up to its next project with a little less than 23 minutes of footage, showcasing the PvPvE FPS’s world and gameplay while doing its best to answer two major questions: How much will Marathon cost, and when is it coming out? Bungie says its “target pricing” is currently $39.99, a price point that puts it on par with the recently released (and massively successful) extraction shooter from Embark Studios, Arc Raiders. Additional details on the Marathon package are hazy for now, with the PlayStation studio only telling buyers to expect access to all gameplay updates – including maps, Runner shells, events, and more – “as the year progresses.” Bungie adds that reward passes will not expire, with players able to purchase past passes and earn their rewards at any time. Those worried about potential pay-to-win mechanics have been assured that they have nothing to fear, too. "Finally, and most importantly, we believe in preserving competitive integrity in Marathon, so survival will never come down to how much money you spend," the studio said in a blog post today. "We’ll share more about our plans for seasonal content, a roadmap, and details about when you’ll be able to try the game as we get closer to launch." Bungie had previously set a Marathon release date of September 23, 2025, before what it called “strong and clear” feedback from players related to an April alpha test resulted in an indefinite delay. At the time, Sony laid out a plan to see the new extraction shooter launch before March 2026, with Bungie now doubling down on that plan today with a firmer March 2026 release window for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S. The exact release date remains a mystery for now. The Marathon ViDoc also includes loads of fresh gameplay showing how its dark sci-fi world will have players fighting tooth and nail to survive. Bungie wants Runners to feel the pressure when scavenging Tau Ceti IV, so it’s made changes to immerse players with realistic weather and updated environmental storytelling in a world it’s calling “dark, gritty, and grounded.” Other recent additions include proximity chat, a solo ****** option, a Rook shell with a limited loadout, and increased visual fidelity and updated UI. As Bungie shows off its progress, the video also serves as a much-needed side-by-side for players to see what has changed since feedback resulted in that hefty delay earlier this year. The studio says more updates will arrive in the coming months, telling players to expect the next update in January. While we wait for that elusive Marathon release date, you can read about why Sony was willing to admit its live-service strategy wasn’t panning out as it had hoped. You can also learn about the fiasco revolving around uncredited artwork, which was recently resolved. Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe). View the full article
It has been five years since Cyberpunk 2077 came out, and developer CD Projekt Red is celebrating with a special community event in which participants can win prizes, including an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. The game's official fifth birthday was on December 10, but the celebration runs through the rest of the month and into the New Year. View the full article
The Prime Resurgence 2025 event has been announced for Warframe, and everyone will be able to grind up to 16 Prime frames for absolutely free of cost. Not only can you farm the frames, but their signature weapons are also included in the pool of various relics. Divided across two separate rotations, there will be plenty to grind once the event goes live. While you'll be able to pick up all the offerings by spending real-life money, you can also farm them for free. All Warframe Prime Resurgence 2025 event frames The Prime Resurgence 2025 event will be divided into two rotations. The first rotation will take place between Dec. 18, 1pm CT and Jan. 15, 1pm CT. The following Prime frames will be available, along with their signature weapons from various relics. Mesa Prime and Hydroid PrimeAsh Prime and Inaros PrimeVolt Prime and Loki PrimeEmber Prime and Frost Prime Additionally, special Vanguard Relics will also be available during the event. You can purchase them with Aya, and everyone can get a maximum of 100 per Vanguard Relic (400 titla for all Relics). The Vanguarad Relics will include six Prime frames related to the Perita Rebellion: Mesa Prime, Ash Prime, Volt Prime, Ember Prime, Protea Prime, and Caliban Prime. You can also purchase them with Regal Aya (costs real-life money). The free alternative is to farm as many Aya as possible and purchase the Vanguard Relics. Image via Digital Extremes The second rotation will begin on Jan. 15, 1pm CT and last until Feb. 12, 1pm CT. The second rotation will feature the following Prime frames. Harrow Prime and Nekros PrimeIvara Prime and Oberon PrimeValkyr Prime and Saryn PrimeGaruda Prime and Khora Prime A final event ******* will run between Feb. 12, 1pm CT and Feb. 19, 1pm CT. This ******* will have all 16 Prime frames listed above in relics, along with their weapons and accessories. Protea Prime and Caliban Prime won't be part of this exclusive window, and the same also applies to Vanguard Relics. The post Warframe Prime Resurgence 2025 event: All 16 Prime frames and how to get them appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
mazon's slow, shambolic withdrawal from mainstream videogame development continued apace with today's announcement that it has offloaded the free-to-play MOBA March of Giants, which is still in development, onto Ubisoft. The deal will also see Amazon Games Montreal, headed up by former Rainbow Six Siege creative director Xavier Marquis and Ubisoft Toronto managing director Alexandre Parizeau, join Ubisoft as part of its Montreal studio... Read more.View the full article
Microsoft recently published a blog post on optimizing gaming rigs for better performance. It outlines recommended hardware configurations for smooth frame rates across all budgets and offers guidance on selecting keyboards, mice, and headsets for the best gameplay experience. Read Entire Article View the full article
In the wake of an incredible run at The Game Awards last week, during which Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won a record-breaking nine awards and announced a free DLC out right now, a whole lot of people are purchasing and/or downloading the game to see what all the fuss is about. This observation comes from multiple data sources, all of which are pointing to a sudden rush of players to Clair Obscur across platforms. On Steam, the game reached a peak over the weekend of 56,993 players, according to SteamDB. The numbers haven't been that high since June. The game's popularity is reflecting in sales, as well. According to Rhys Elliott, head of market analysis at Alinea Analytics, sales of Clair Obscur have spiked since The Game Awards. They're up 76% on Steam, 21% on PS5, and 3% on Xbox (where it's available on Game Pass). Alinea's estimate is that this amounts to over 200,000 more copies sold in just a few days. But returning players are also coming back. Mat Piscatella, senior director at Circana, said that "the percent of US active PS, XBX and US Steam players engaging with the game more than tripled by Dec 13th when compared to Dec 10th. US Steam showed the largest lift," in a Bluesky post. Piscatella affirmed that this was the highest total of players engaged on Steam since June 1, with Xbox in the US seeing its highest total since June 27, and PlayStation in the US since June 10th. It's an incredible spike no matter how you look at it, reflecting both those playing for the first time as well as returning players giving the free DLC a shot. It's likely that its run of awards had something to do with this, especially since one of those awards was Game of the Year. It's gained so much attention that even French president Emmanuel Macron spoke up to congratulate developer Sandfall Interactive. If you, like all these other people, are just starting Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 this weekend, here at IGN we have a helpful Beginner Guide that you may find useful to read through as you start. You can also check in on our list of things Clair Obscur doesn't tell you, or our full Walkthrough in case you get stuck. We at IGN also loved Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, giving it a 9/10 and writing: "Wearing its inspirations on its sleeve, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 paints itself into the pantheon of great RPGs with a brilliant combat system and a gripping, harrowing story." Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to [email protected]. View the full article
Администрация портала Metacritic представил по итогам 2025 года антирейтинг игр, которые получили худшие оценки от критиков и блогеров. В список вошли 10 проектов. View the full article
Last month saw the release of Project Misriah, an ambitious modding project that tried to recreate the feel of Halo 3 inside Valve’s Counter-Strike 2. That project has now been taken down from the Steam Workshop, though, after drawing a DMCA complaint from Microsoft. Modder Froddoyo introduced Project Misriah on November 16 as “a workshop collection of Halo ported maps and assets that aims to bring a Halo 3 multiplayer-like experience to Counter-Strike 2.” Far from just being inspired by Halo 3, the mod directly copied multiple sound effects, character models, maps, and even movement mechanics from Bungie and Microsoft’s popular series. In the weeks since, Project Misriah drew a lot of praise from both Halo fans and those impressed by what modders could pull off with the Source 2 engine. But last Wednesday, modder Froddoyo shared a DMCA request from Microsoft citing the “unauthorized use of Halo game content in a [Steam] workshop not associated with Halo games.” Read full article Comments View the full article
Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion is set to introduce massive changes to the game, including a variety of new features for players to explore. From an overhauled endgame, a new campaign and region, two new character classes, and multiple skill or item reworks, there's going to be tons of fresh content. However, one announced change surrounding level caps in the expansion has left fans more divided than excited. View the full article
Yusuke Tomizawa promises that 2026 will have reveals of remasters from older series titles, while the brand-new entry is taking quite some more time. View the full article
Bungie has officially announced that Marathon will release in March 2026, and it won't carry a premium price tag. It's been a long road up to this point, with the upcoming extraction shooter facing a delay and a handful of controversies, but things seem to finally be turning around, or at least moving forward. While Marathon may still be months away, fans have a formal timeline to look forward to, and its developer has laid the price rumors to rest. View the full article
Witchfire получила новую порцию контента. Разработчики мрачного фэнтезийного шутера от первого лица выпустили крупное обновление под названием The Reckoning. Теперь игроки могут использовать оружие ближнего боя вместо базового удара кулаком. View the full article
Следующая номерная часть серии Call of Duty от студии Infinity Ward, проходящая под рабочим названием Modern Warfare IV, может оказаться практически полной копией Modern Warfare II (2022) в мультиплеерном плане. Информацией об этом поделился известный инсайдер TheGhostOfHope, ранее неоднократно публиковавший достоверные данные о франшизе. View the full article
Ролевая игра Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (наш обзор) получила рекордные девять статуэток на церемонии The Game Awards 2025 и была признана лучшей игрой уходящего года. Президент Франции Эммануэль Макрон официально поздравил студию Sandfall Interactive с этим достижением, прославляющим французский игропром на весь мир. View the full article
После премьеры третьего трейлера Resident Evil Requiem, где официально представили Леона С. Кеннеди в качестве играбельного персонажа, геймдиректор проекта Кодзи Наканиси поделился с журналистами новыми подробностями. View the full article
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